Steelmakers explore hydrogen to power energy-hungry processes

Receive free Hydrogen power updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Hydrogen power news every morning. Hydrogen’s role in the decarbonisation of heavy industries is about to be put to the test. Recent months have seen a surge in global companies unveiling pilot schemes aimed at demonstrating the potential… Continue reading Steelmakers explore hydrogen to power energy-hungry processes

Fuel cells show greatest promise in aviation

Receive free Hydrogen vehicles updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Hydrogen vehicles news every morning. On land, sea and air, proponents of fuel cells are promoting their favoured zero-carbon energy source. Cars and commercial vehicles, boats and aircraft are today generating propulsive power by passing hydrogen through electrochemical… Continue reading Fuel cells show greatest promise in aviation

WattEV Secures Funding to Accelerate Heavy-Duty EV Truck-as-a-Service Fleet Deployment in Southern California

WattEV will use funding from the “Last-Mile Freight Program” of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) towards the purchase of 20 of its initial fleet of 50 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. This move will help accelerate the deployment of emission-free freight-hauling in the six Southern California counties that make up SCAG’s… Continue reading WattEV Secures Funding to Accelerate Heavy-Duty EV Truck-as-a-Service Fleet Deployment in Southern California

Volvo Trucks Constructing California Electrified Charging Corridor for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

“This project will open the door to a truly electrified freight future in which zero-tailpipe emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks are no longer limited to short-mileage, return-to-base operations and can reach far and wide across the state,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “We are excited to begin construction of the Electrified Charging… Continue reading Volvo Trucks Constructing California Electrified Charging Corridor for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

CEAT’s SportDrive promises plenty

CEAT has launched an ultra-high-performance tyre range – CEAT SportDrive and CEAT SportDrive SUV for the luxury car segment in India. Originally introduced in 2017, the product has been customised for Indian roads.     SportDrive tyres have been developed specifically for the luxury sedans and SUVs in the Indian automotive market and has been crafted to ensure superior control… Continue reading CEAT’s SportDrive promises plenty

South Africa Motor Vehicle Market Report 2022: Used Vehicle Price Increases Outpace New Car Prices Due to Semi-Conductor Shortages and Global Logistic Bottlenecks

DUBLIN, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. South Africa has the biggest vehicle market by sales and exports in Africa. While sales of new and used vehicles and accessories recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, workshop revenue was still below that of… Continue reading South Africa Motor Vehicle Market Report 2022: Used Vehicle Price Increases Outpace New Car Prices Due to Semi-Conductor Shortages and Global Logistic Bottlenecks

Geely launches new EV brand Radar with electric pick-up truck

Chinese car giant Geely has today launched another EV brand and shown off its first venture: an electric pick-up truck. Called Radar Auto, the brand is “starting with trucks but is much more than just trucks”, promising to create a large electric portfolio also including SUVs and even ATVs.  Its debut vehicle, the RD6, will be built on Geely’s… Continue reading Geely launches new EV brand Radar with electric pick-up truck

Polestar on track to sell 50,000 EVs in 2022

Polestar, the electric vehicle maker that made its Nasdaq debut in June, said Wednesday it is on track to meet its annual sales target. For the first half of 2022, Polestar delivered approximately 21,200 cars, more than twice as many as the 9,510 cars it posted for the same period in 2021. The company said… Continue reading Polestar on track to sell 50,000 EVs in 2022

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13 Jul 2022 PROTON CONCLUDES ISSUANCE OF RM700 MILLION SUKUK FUND – Second tranche of Islamic Medium-Term Note oversubscribed by almost four times- Proceeds from the issuance will be used for the Company’s expansion plans   Subang Jaya, 13 July 2022 – National carmaker PROTON Holdings Berhad via its subsidiary, PONSB Capital Berhad has successfully… Continue reading Geely-Proton: READ MORE000046